At the American auction, Mecum exhibited a rare Plymouth Road Runner Superbird, which was previously owned by the legendary Seven Nascar Champion Richard Petty, known as King. More than $ 500,000 will be expected to receive a car, and this is not surprising, because this model is one of the icons of American Motor Sports.
The 1970 Plymouth Superbird is a serial version of the race car, designed specifically to participate in Nascar. At that time, the rules required the car to have a civilian version to be allowed to be admitted to the competition. That is why Superbird appeared, which became one of the first serial cars with an anti -gun. In all, 1935 copies of this model were released, which makes it a true rarity.
Superbird design stands out with a huge anti -dicle, which provides better aerodynamics and high speed stability. This element, combined with elongated hood and nose, makes the car recognizable even today.
Richard Petty purchased this Plymouth Superbird in 1982, decades after he won the 1971 NASCAR Championship at the Sportcar. Although the racership used a version with a 7.0 liter engine with a power of 425 horsepower, he chose a less powerful variant with a 7.2-liter V8 for 375 horsepower and a three-stage automatic transmission.
This version of the car is able to accelerate to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 230 km/h. For many years, Petty has used the car in person, and then demonstrated it in his museum. In 2014, the sports car was restored, and the racer left his autograph in the salon, emphasizing the historical value of the car. At the Mecum auction, this Plymouth Superbird can be one of the most expensive lots. The uniqueness of the model, its history and connection with Richard Petty significantly increase the interest of collectors. By the way, the US has recently found an abandoned Plymouth Superbird, which stood in a warehouse for over 40 years. Such findings emphasize how rare these cars have become.
Plymouth Superbird Richard Petty is not only a valuable rarity, but also a symbol of the Nascar Golden Era and the American Auto Industry.
